RCW 74.08A.250
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, as used in this chapter, "work activity" means:
(1)Unsubsidized paid employment in the private or public sector;
(2)Subsidized paid employment in the private or public sector, including employment through the state or federal work-study program for a period not to exceed 24 months;
(3)Work experience, including:
(a)An internship or practicum, that is paid or unpaid and is required to complete a course of vocational training or to obtain a license or certificate in a high-demand occupation, as determined by the employment security department. No internship or practicum shall exceed 12 months; or
(b)Work associated with the refurbishing of publicly assisted housing, if sufficient paid employment is not available;
(4)On-the-job training;
(5)Job search and job readiness assistance;
(6)Community service programs, including a recipient's voluntary service at a child care or preschool facility licensed under chapter 43.216 RCW or an elementary school in which his or her child is enrolled;
(7)Vocational educational training, not to exceed 12 months with respect to any individual except that this 12-month limit may be increased to 24 months subject to funding appropriated specifically for this purpose;
(8)Job skills training directly related to employment;
(9)Education directly related to employment, in the case of a recipient who has not received a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 ;
(10)Satisfactory attendance at secondary school or in a course of study leading to a high school equivalency certificate as provided in RCW 28B.50.536 , in the case of a recipient who has not completed secondary school or received such a certificate;
(11)The provision of child care services to an individual who is participating in a community service program;
(12)Internships, that shall be paid or unpaid work experience performed by an intern in a business, industry, or government or nongovernmental agency setting;
(13)Practicums, which include any educational program in which a student is working under the close supervision of a professional in an agency, clinic, or other professional practice setting for purposes of advancing their skills and knowledge;
(14)Services required by the recipient under RCW 74.08.025
(2)and 74.08A.010
(3)to become employable;
(15)Financial literacy activities designed to be effective in assisting a recipient in becoming self-sufficient and financially stable; and
(16)Parent education services or programs that support development of appropriate parenting skills, life skills, and employment-related competencies.
[ 2023 c 418 s 6 ; 2019 c 343 s 5 ; 2017 c 156 s 1 ; 2013 c 39 s 27 ; 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 s 8 ; 2009 c 353 s 6 ; 2006 c 107 s 2 ; 2000 c 10 s 1 ; 1997 c 58 s 311 .]
Notes:
Prospective application — 2019 c 343: See note following RCW 74.08.025 .
Findings — Intent — Effective date — 2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260 .
Finding — 2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004 .
Findings — Intent — 2006 c 107: "The legislature finds that for a variety of reasons, many citizens may lack the basic financial knowledge necessary to spend their money wisely, save for the future, and manage money challenges, such as a job loss, financing a college education, or a catastrophic injury. The legislature also finds that financial literacy is an essential element in achieving financial stability and self-sufficiency. The legislature intends to encourage participation in financial literacy training by WorkFirst participants, in order to promote their ability to make financial decisions that will contribute to their long-term financial well-being." [ 2006 c 107 s 1 .]
Effective date — 2006 c 107: "This act takes effect January 1, 2007." [ 2006 c 107 s 4 .]